Academic Education
University of California, San Diego (UCSD) - B.S. Cognitive Science – Specialization in Design Systems and Human-Computer Interaction
Graduated May 2024
Non-Formal Education
Experience
Atmosoft – User Experience Designer (Contractor)
March 2025 - Present
Designed an inventory and transportation management dashboard for warehouse operators, reducing task completion time by 35% through optimized workflows and a streamlined UI.
Identified key usability pain points through field research and iterative testing, leading to design changes that boosted daily active usage by 40% in the first month post-launch.
Inspirame – Product Design Intern
Jun 2024 – Present
Led the design of an AI chatbot interface in collaboration with a global engineering team, enhancing accessibility and effectiveness of ed-tech products for over 800 users.
Redesigned a B2B data and analytics dashboard for academic administrators, streamlining workflows for over 12 educational partners, including Sacramento City Unified School District.
Applied qualitative and quantitative research methods—including user interviews, surveys, and data analysis—to implement data-driven improvements, resulting in a 30% increase in feature adoption rates.
Outlier – AI Research & Evaluator
May 2024 – Dec 2024
Conducted in-depth analysis of AI system performance through user behavior patterns and implemented data-driven improvements to enhance system accuracy.
UCSD Triton Robotics Submarine Club – Design Team Manager
Nov 2022 – Jun 2024
Managed design projects within a 60-member robotics club, leading a team of 6 underclassmen in design-related decisions and education.
Collaborated with engineering sub-teams (software, mechanical, electrical) to create UX assets like UI mockups and visual guides, contributing to a 20% improvement in system usability and a 15% decrease in user error rates.
Volkswagen Group of America – UX Design Intern
March 2025 - Present
Specialized in HMI UX design and user-centric principles to enhance interface designs for 2026 vehicle models; actively used Figma and Photoshop to develop and transfer design assets.
Collaborated with international engineering teams and project leads in Germany, Mexico, and Europe, using Figma for global cross-collaboration and design alignment.
Played a key role in prototyping and user testing, focusing on usability metrics to refine HMI interfaces, and prepared professional presentations on Microsoft Teams and PowerPoint for stakeholder reviews, including CFOs and Engineering Leads.
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School – Teaching Assistant
Jun 2019 – Aug 2019
Assisted in a summer program for special aid Kindergarten students, managing inclusive activities to promote engagement and teamwork.